Product ID:FORMULA 248
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F004616
MSDS Number: BBQQV

Emergency Phone: (415) 697-5811

Cage: 56733

Telephone: 415-697-5811

Cage: 56733

SODIUM METASILICATE

CAS: 6834-92-0

RTECS: VV9275000

Fraction By Weight: 20%

Effects of Overexposure:CAN BURN EYES, IRRITATE OR BURN SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT. DUST WOULD AGGRAVATE ASTHMA/EMPHYSEMA.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL A DOCTOR. EYES/SKIN:
FLUSH WITH WATER. CALL A DOCTOR IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION:
DRINK WATER. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A DOCTOR.

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF HEATED TO DECOMP, MAY EMIT SO4 FUMES. SCBA
REQUIRED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP. SMALL SPILLS MAY BE FLUSHED TO DRAIN
WITH WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH OR MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE MASK
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
CURRENT AS OF: 14 OCT 1986.

Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS WHITE CRYSTALS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SO4 IF DECOMPOSED

Waste Disposal Methods:APPROVED WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY.

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